Definition of "sousaphone" []

• A large brass wind instrument, similar in range to the tuba, having a flaring bell and a shape adapted to being carried in marching bands. (noun)

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• "It comprises Tom Hagerman, who doubles on violin and keys, including accordion; Shawn King on percussion; and Jeanie Schroder, who holds down the bottom on upright bass and sousaphone."
• "Our sousaphone player, John Altieri, is a rare breed, bringing funky bass lines and rapping, too."
• "There are nine pieces: the central drum, dhol, drumset, percussion, sousaphone and several horns."